An extraction of the city directory for Butte, Montana (in Silver Bow County) in 1891-92.

Description

During the 1890s, Butte, Montana was a copper mining boom town. Thousands of men and women moved there to seek their fortunes, among them Marcus Daly and W.A. Clark, who were remembered as the "Copper Kings." This directory attempted to list the name of every adult male living or doing business in the city in 1891-92, along with the occupation, business location, and residence of each. Also listed are numerous women and names of deceased husbands.